Equality Watchdog release Trans Guidelines after Supreme Court verdict
The equality watchdog has released provisional instructions following the Supreme Court’s decision that the term ‘woman’ is determined by biological sex The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) stated that trans women “should not be allowed to utilise women’s facilities” in employment or public-facing services such as retail establishments and Continue Reading
UN DAY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE
In recent years, the term “social justice” has become a significant part of public discourse, often invoked in discussions about equality, human rights, and societal reforms. But what exactly does social justice mean, and why is it so important? The United Nations supports the principle in multiple ways, from addressing Continue Reading
UK HUMAN RIGHTS BLOG LAW ROUND-UP
Health Secretary Wes Streeting revealed last week that the Government has placed an indefinite ban on the use of puberty blockers for trans youth, following advice from the Commission on Human Medicines that the medicines pose an ‘unacceptable safety risk’. The ban also follows the recommendations of the recent Cass Continue Reading
CRUELTY IN THE CLASSROOM – LIFE SCHOOL WIRRAL SCANDAL
LIFE School in the Wirral drew significant media attention due to allegations of child abuse. The school, which catered to children with special educational needs, faced scrutiny over claims involving inappropriate conduct and allegations against staff members. LIFE School Wirral: A Dark Chapter in Education The BBC Panorama documentary, “Cruelty Continue Reading
Worldwide Legal News June 2024
Representatives from Liberty, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and Inclusion London held a press briefing in Westminster to urge politicians and the public to remain vigilant about human rights issues during the election campaign. They warned about the reduction in worker’s and migrant’s rights in recent years and called for Continue Reading
EU REPORT SHOWS INCREASE IN VIOLENCE ON YOUNG LGBTQ+
The report ‘LGBTIQ equality at a crossroads: progress and challenges’ highlights the experiences, views, and challenges LGBTIQ people face in Europe. It also highlights the changes since FRA’s (European Union Agency on Fundamental Rights) previous surveys in 2019 and 2012. The findings reveal signs of slow but gradual progress, with Continue Reading
